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L999 GNT

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 GNT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 87,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms indicates fault

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 79,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,858 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,858 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,762 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,761 miles

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,049 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 57,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2012 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,766 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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L999 GNT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L999 GNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L999 GNT registered?

L999 GNT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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